BEIJING/WASHINGTON: Cities across China scrambled to install hospital beds and build fever screening clinics on Tuesday (Dec … [Read more...] about China races to install hospital beds as COVID-19 surge sparks concern abroad
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China police response to domestic violence case during COVID-19 lockdown in Xi’an sparks uproar
BEIJING: A viral video of a man beating his wife in China, and police's handling of the case, has renewed a debate online in … [Read more...] about China police response to domestic violence case during COVID-19 lockdown in Xi’an sparks uproar
Hong Kong’s COVID-19 hamster cull sparks fear of owners abandoning pets
HONG KONG: A mass hamster cull in Hong Kong sparked fears among animal welfare groups on Wednesday (Jan 19) that panicky … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s COVID-19 hamster cull sparks fear of owners abandoning pets
Doctors in India strike as Omicron variant sparks fears of third wave of COVID-19
NEW DELHI: India reported 9,216 new COVID-19 infections on Friday (Dec 3) after announcing its first two Omicron cases the … [Read more...] about Doctors in India strike as Omicron variant sparks fears of third wave of COVID-19
Merck COVID-19 pill sparks calls for access for lower income countries
Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), a United Nations-backed public health organisation, has 24 companies signed up and willing to … [Read more...] about Merck COVID-19 pill sparks calls for access for lower income countries
COVID-19 pandemic sparks surge in Hong Kong ‘devil’s breath’ cash druggings
HONG KONG: A spiked drink, a puff of dust, missing memories, and an empty bank account.Hong Kong's entertainment district … [Read more...] about COVID-19 pandemic sparks surge in Hong Kong ‘devil’s breath’ cash druggings
India’s second COVID-19 wave sparks selfless acts, but the battle is far from over
MUMBAI: People feared they would die if they stepped out of their homes. In the streets, people were weeping beside the dead. … [Read more...] about India’s second COVID-19 wave sparks selfless acts, but the battle is far from over
McDonald’s BTS meal frenzy sparks COVID-19 closures in Indonesia
JAKARTA: More than a dozen Indonesian McDonald's outlets were temporarily shuttered on Wednesday (Jun 9) over COVID-19 fears … [Read more...] about McDonald’s BTS meal frenzy sparks COVID-19 closures in Indonesia
Bangkok COVID-19 spike sparks alcohol ban, venue closures
BANGKOK: Hundreds waited in grim silence at a Bangkok stadium to get free COVID-19 tests on Saturday (Apr 17) as a spiraling … [Read more...] about Bangkok COVID-19 spike sparks alcohol ban, venue closures
Sri Lanka’s plan to bury Muslim COVID-19 victims on islet sparks outcry
COLOMBO: A plan by Sri Lanka to bury Muslim coronavirus victims on a remote islet was slammed on Wednesday (Mar 3) by locals … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka’s plan to bury Muslim COVID-19 victims on islet sparks outcry
Gadgets for groceries: COVID-19 sparks Philippines online barter trade
MANILA: In the middle of a coronavirus lockdown in the Philippine capital, Grace Lagaday was struggling to breastfeed her … [Read more...] about Gadgets for groceries: COVID-19 sparks Philippines online barter trade
Frat rager sparks coronavirus cluster at University of New Hampshire
A frat party at the University of New Hampshire attended by more than 100 people who were not wearing masks or social … [Read more...] about Frat rager sparks coronavirus cluster at University of New Hampshire